

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey
That Sounds Fun Network
Welcome to Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey (formerly Behind The Bliss), the podcast that feels like having a heart-to-heart with a friend. Mama, wife, and blogger Rachel Awtrey leads conversations around the ups and downs of life, from practical tips to relatable stories that'll leave you thinking, "oh, I'm not the only one?" With a witty sense of humor and a knack for bringing out the best in her guests, Rachel invites you to join her on a faith-based journey of growth and self-discovery. Listen in each week for a peek behind the curtain of life with Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey!
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Mar 3, 2022 • 43min
You Cannot Achieve Your Way Into Worth with Mary Marantz | Episode 172
This is for the over achievers, the doers and dreamers who accomplish so much but feel like there's so much more to do. You know her well - maybe it's you. Chances are, you're doing better than you know and if anyone is getting in anyone's way it's probably you. It's the self talk, the need to redirect, avoiding the big work that needs to be done because you're overwhelmed and, well, let's be honest: this is the pretty work that makes you successful. But, what if it is? In today's episode, Mary Marantz takes us on a 5 step journey to 1. loving ourselves and actually recognizing who we are to 2. start the process of finding success that's already in our lives so that we 3. don't feel the need to prove it anymore. So good! I'm telling you! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/172 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2022 • 43min
Winter Favorites: Devos, Amazon Finds and Renting Clothes?! | Episode 171
This episode is so FUN! I’m coming to you from our team retreat in Oklahoma City with Emily, BTB’s Marketing Coordinator! In this fun girl chat we spill what we’ve been loving the last few months! We talk about our Amazon faves, our favorite playlists, skincare, house plants, and much more! We have so many incredible things in store for you in 2022, and we are just getting started! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/171 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2022 • 44min
Practicing Peace with Morgan Harper Nichols | Episode 170
Have you felt like you're lacking peace? Life is chaotic and a bit out of control and you just want to push a pause button or even reset - we get you! Today, Morgan Harper Nichols gives us insight on what it looks like to practice peace in our lives. Morgan is a poet, artist, author and so much more! Her recent book, "Practicing Peace" is the pep talk we all need to slow and soothe our souls. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2022 • 42min
How We Met with Thomas | Episode 169
On this special episode of BTB, Rachel and Thomas sit down to share their story: how they met, why they broke up, how they got back together and some juicy details along the way 🤩 Show notes: behindthebliss.com/shownotes/169 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2022 • 28min
Making a House a Home | Episode 168
Today’s episode is for anybody, anywhere! It doesn’t matter what your living situation is like or , where you live. If it’s in a tiny home, an apartment, a house or even a cutie cabin - this is for you! This episode really truly is for anyone everyone. We are talking all about how to make the space you call “home” a bit more homey so that you’re confident hosting and feeling safe in your space. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/168 Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2022 • 35min
Good Grief (Because There Is Such Thing) with Jonathan Pitts | Episode 167
There's a lot behind the bliss for a lot of us. As much fun as we like to make around here, it's important to walk through our emotions and from what we know and what we've heard from friends around here, pain is something we all are facing or have faced in some way or another. What if we lived like our pain didn't have the final word and we learned to hold he hard and beautiful at the same time? Today, I'm joined by my new friend Jonathan Pitts to chat through this idea. Jonathan shares his story of pain and how he walks everyday with a greater purpose because of it. So many incredible "dang that's good" moments inside this episode. Jonathan and I both pray that it meets you right where you are today 💕 Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/episodes167 Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2022 • 31min
27 Things I've Learned in 27 Years | Episode 166
This weeks episode is a super special one! It’s actually my birthday! So I am sharing with you 27 things that I have learned in 27 years. This is full of life tips, permission to do things and think things that you may have needed, and lots of advice that I wish I had heard earlier! We’re talking all things from spray tans and prayer and relationship with others and everything in between! Get ready and press play because this is a FUN ONE! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/166 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2021 • 27min
FALL FAVES: jeans, playlists, routines and all things!
We are talking all things fall on today’s episode of BTB! I’m spilling the tea on where I have found the “sisterhood of the traveling pants” denim that works for all of my friends, the scent that I have in my house that gets complemented, playlists for the background of your life and more! Oh! And I am sharing a practice that my coach told me to try and it has been changing me from the inside out! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodast.com/shownotes/165 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2021 • 27min
Turning Around a Bad Day | Episode 164
Have you ever had a bad day? * everyone’s hands go up * Yeah, me too. I’ve been given some incredible tools in my tool belt to turn my bad day or bad week around by some wise people in my life and today I’m sharing a few of these with you! I hope that you try these next time you’re faced with a sticky situation or need to change your perspective and hit “reset” mid day or week! It’s possible! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/164 Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2021 • 30min
Hi! I'm back!! Let's catch up! | Episode 163
Hi! I’m back from a brief break and man! It’s good to be back behind the mic! We’re talking all of the things! From recent favorites, what we’ve been up to, an update about our life and Maddex and more on today’s episode! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/163 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindthebliss Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices